Here is a very interesting infographic that compares the average life expectancies, per capita incomes, and population sizes of every country in the world in 2012.

Concepts

life expectancy, gross domestic product, world geography

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Additional Tags

gdp, life expectancy, world map, foreign wealth, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Approach document as a method of practicing analyzing graphs/charts, particularly highlighting how to read a legend/key
• Use as a supplemental resource when studying economic systems and/or forms of government
• Prompt class members to identify a country that interests them based on analysis of this resource, and then have them research more about the circumstances that contribution to its current standings

Pros

• Very modern and engaging design that offers a great alternative to a traditional graph or chart

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7